Today on Squirrel News, a Philadelphia programme offers specialised pathways to fill the gap for Black teachers, Poland and Switzerland enhance legal protections against non-consensual sexual acts, and scientists create mini saunas to boost endangered frogs’ immunity.
Philadelphia programme aims to fill the gap for Black teachers
To address the underrepresentation of Black teachers in the US, the Center for Black Educator Development offers specialised pathways for high school and college students.
Poland strengthens rape laws with new definition focusing on consent
Poland’s parliament has amended its Criminal Code to redefine rape.The updated law aims to replace the outdated 1932 definition and ensure greater protection for victims.
Switzerland expands legal protections against non-consensual sexual acts
Switzerland has enacted a new rape law that criminalises all non-consensual sexual acts and stealthing, offering greater protection to victims. The revised law broadens the definition of rape to include acts similar to sexual intercourse.
Native American tribe secures historic water rights settlement
The Yavapai-Apache Nation, a federally recognised Native American tribe in Arizona’s Verde Valley, has approved a historic water rights settlement. This agreement, negotiated over decades with Verde Valley communities, promises new water supplies and resolves longstanding water rights claims.
Cleanup competition removes seven tonnes of waste from Hungarian lake
In a clean-up competition, volunteers collected over seven tonnes of plastic waste from Hungary’s Lake Tisza. Started in 2013, this annual event aims to preserve Hungary’s natural beauty, with the next clean-up targeting the polluted Bodrog floodplain.
New wetland boosts wildlife at Lakenheath Fen reserve in the UK
In just a year, the transformation of arable fields into wetland at Lakenheath Fen in Suffolk has led to a rapid influx of wildlife, particularly marsh harriers.
Scientists create mini saunas to help endangered frogs fight deadly disease
Biologists have developed low-cost, warm shelters to help vulnerable amphibians combat a fatal fungal disease. These innovative “mini med spas” boost frogs’ immunity and survival rates.
